PAMET IS THE ONLY ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION OF ALL REGISTERED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS IN THE COUNTRY AND MEMBERS SHOULD BE PROUD OF IT.
Brief History
The Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET, Inc) is a non-stock, non-profit organization.
It was originally organized on September 15, 1963
by Mr. Crisanto G. Almario at the Public Health
Laboratory in Sta. Cruz, Manila.
It had its first convention and election of officers on
September 20, 1964 at the Far Eastern University
wherein Mr. Charlemagne Tamondong became the
first President.
It was incorporated and registered at the Securities
and Exchange Commission on October 14, 1969
with Reg. No. 39570, during the presidency of Mr.
Nardito D. Moraleta.
On June 21, 1969, RA 5527 also known as the
Philippine Medical Technology Act, was enacted
into law.
A few days before the declaration of Martial Law
on September 21, 1972, President Ferdinand
Marcos declared the 3rd week of September as a
celebration of the Medical Technology profession.
On June 22, 1973, PD 223 was approved creating
the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
PAMET was officially recognized as the only
Accredited Organization (APO) of registered
Medical Technologists in the Philippines.
PAMET is a national body with forty-six (46) provincial
chapters nationwide and one international chapter,
PAMET Singapore totaling to more than thirteen
thousand members.
PAMET is affiliated with other local professional
associations namely Council of Professional Health
Associations (COPHA), Philippine Federation
of Professional Associations (PFPA), Council
of Health Agencies of the Philippines (CHAP),
Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in Clinical
Laboratories (PCQACL), Alliance of All Health
Organizations of the Nation (AAHON) and Philippine
Association of Schools of Medical Technology and
Public Health (PASMETH). It is also linked with
government agencies such as Department of Health
(DOH), Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
and Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
Internationally, PAMET is affiliated with ASEAN
Association of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(AACLS), Asia Association of Medical Laboratory
Scientists (AAMLS), International Federation of
Biomedical Laboratory Scientists (IFBLS), AsiaPacific
Federation of Clinical Biochemistry (APFCB)
and International Federation in Clinical Chemistry.
Other linkages include PAMET-USA and PAMET
Singapore.
PAMET Logo
Circle
symbolizes the continuous involvement where practice and education must always be integrated
Triangle
is the trilogy of love, respect and integrity
Microscope & Snake
symbolize the science of Medical Technology profession
Green
the color of health
1963
the year of establishment of the organization
Vision and Mission
Vision
PAMET shall be the constant prime mover in advancing the Medical Laboratory Science profession for the continuous growth and development of its members.
Mission
To realize its vision, PAMET shall be an association that will uphold professional core values; develop and sustain comprehensive programs to enhance competencies of the Medical Laboratory Science professionals; collaborate with the different stakeholders of health and make its services important to the beneficiaries of its services.
Core Values
Integrity
Integrity is the strict adherence to a moral code, reflected in transparent honesty, truthfulness, accuracy, accountable of one’s actions and complete harmony in what one thinks, says, and does
Professionalism
Professionalism refers to the positive traits and values, moral responsibility, social responsiveness and behavioral outlook which makes one highly respectable and credible
Commitment
Commitment is the unconditional, unwavering and selfless dedication that one builds-in into the practice of the profession characterized by initiative, creativity and resourcefulness to bring about quality health care and service to the public
Excellence
Excellence is the high quality performance by advocating and adhering to international standards making services globally comparable competence
Unity
Unity is the necessary linkage, support, involvement and sharing that will increase the success and advancement of every individual member and the association in general
PAMET Hymn
BELOVED PAMET
From various lands, races and places
With grateful hearts we raise our voices
This day to our beloved PAMET
From whence unity and love cometh
We join together in brotherhood
To live up to thine ideals we should
In fields advancement and learning
Thy noble goals maybe our bearing
Loyal and true we’ll be to thee
Beloved PAMET this we say,
For service to God and humanity,
With joy we sing for thee ‘til eternity
“Beloved PAMET” was written by Hector G. Gayares, Jr. and placed into music by Francis Jerota Pefanco Both were Medical Technology students of Philippine Union College (PUC), now known as Adventist University of the Philippines, at the time of the composition.
Based on a circular passed by PAMET sometime in summer of 1989 summoning a hymn composition that would depict the ideals and principles of the association, Hector decided to scribble a few hymn lines With a sustaining inspiration, the two stanzas of the hymn were completed. Hence, the hymn was presented to Francis, his classmate, who rushed to the piano and tried to fit in some music to the words, thus notes flowed through the lyrics of the refrain.
Suggestions and advice from another Med. Tech. student named Roselyn P. Villones who edited the lyrics of the hymn finally completed the musical score.
Following an important accomplishment of these musically talented Medical Technology students, the hymn was first heard in public during the 25th National Convention of the Philippine Association of Medical Technologists (PAMET) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) on November 22, 1989 The hymn was sung by a 20-member choir composed of Medical Technology interns and clinical students in four voices.
The applause earned by the rendition of the hymn spoke for a gracious endorsement by the audience.
The hymn, true enough to be stately, dignified and reverent has answered PAMET’S yearning for a hymn of its own…PAMET has now a song to sing to the world Intended for the songwriting competition for the PAMET Hymn, the musical piece submitted by the PUC students was accepted by the PAMET Board.
PAMET Prayers
Medical Technologist's Prayer
God, who by calling us to the vocation
of a medical technologists, has placed
upon us the obligation of being a
constant help in the scientific care
of the sick, grant us by thy divine
light a deep insight into the serious
responsibilities of our task
By thy divine wisdom, awaken in us
a growing zeal and determination to
increase our knowledge of how to
search for the underlying causes of
sickness and disease; how to recognize
the evidence of physical changes; how
to make important chemical analyses,
and other valuable test so helpful in
caring for the sick
By thy divine love, permit us in this way
to share with those who directly care
for the sick, that thus we may be of
constantly working through the eternal
physician, Christ our Lord, Amen.
O Lord, allow us to express our thanksgiving for the wonderful gifts of wisdom, perseverance and dedication that you have implanted in us.
Guide us in our deliberation and discussion so that we could welcome suggestions and criticisms, good or bad. Help us listen, understand, support and respect one another, empower us to develop our self awareness and maturity.
Guide us to move in one direction for a greater service to others through the Medical Technology Profession This we ask through Christ. AMEN.
Dear Lord:
There were some difficult decisions to make
So many obligations to be done
There are so many deadlines to be met
There are some duties to perform
Thank you Lord:
For giving us the solutions; for giving us the time and
the strength to perform all our duties and for the good
camaraderie and understanding amongst us all.
Thank You Father in JESUS HOLY NAME, AMEN.